Publications by authors named "S Nazifi"
The present study aimed to evaluate the acute phase proteins (serum amyloid A, alpha-1 acid glycoprotein, and C-reactive protein) profile in canine and feline fetal fluids during the second half of gestation. Seventeen pregnant domestic short-hair queens and 19 pregnant mixed-breed bitches were enrolled. Animals were divided into three groups according to their gestational age (30-39, 40-49, and 50-60 days).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis a protozoan parasite that infects approximately one billion people worldwide. In this study, the effects of lycopene on experimental giardiasis in mice were investigated by evaluating cyst shedding rate, weight changes, duodenal antioxidant status, and histopathological alteration. Ninety-five male mice aged four to six weeks were divided into six groups of 15 and one group of 5 as the negative control.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis research sought to evaluate the potential effects of probiotics and yeast cell wall (YCW) supplements on the liver functionality index (LFI) and metabolic parameters of dairy cattle throughout the transitional period. A cohort of forty dry cows was randomly divided into four groups, namely the probiotic group (Pr) receiving a basal diet combined with a blend of Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus lechiniformis, Streptococcus Thermophilis, and Enterococcus faecium; the YCW group receiving a basal diet enriched with Saccharomyces cerevisiae; the probiotic and yeast cell wall extract group (P & Y) receiving a basal diet supplemented with a mixture of probiotic and yeast cell wall extract; and the control group adhering to the basal diet. The intervention was initiated 21 days before calving and persisted until 28 days post-calving, except for the control group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Dairy cows undergoing the transitional period are more prone to oxidative stress and diseases like left displacement of the abomasum (LDA).
- The study compared blood biomarker levels between cows with LDA and healthy cows to understand the connections between oxidative stress and metabolic changes.
- Results indicated that cows with LDA had significantly higher levels of various metabolites and oxidative stress indicators, suggesting a link between oxidative stress and the health issues observed in these animals.
Background: Understanding and finding the correlation between morphometric measurements and horse blood parameters is crucial for predicting equine metabolic issues.
Objective: This study aims to analyse morphometric measurements and blood samples in horses with varying adiposity levels.
Study Design: Cross-sectional observational.